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Weeks Middle School

Des Moines, Iowa · Grades 6 to 8 · Des Moines Independent Comm School District

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About Weeks Middle School

Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Weeks Middle School is a public school for grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 688 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter middle schools in Des Moines. There are about 14.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (48.5 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Polk County. Within 5 miles there are 42 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. It is one of 54 schools in Des Moines Independent Comm School District.

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School facts

Address	901 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone	(515) 242-8449
School district	Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	688
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	48.5
Students per teacher	14.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 190897000584). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Weeks Middle School serve?

Weeks Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Weeks Middle School?

Weeks Middle School reported 688 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Weeks Middle School?

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 688 students and 48.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Weeks Middle School a public or charter school?

Weeks Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Weeks Middle School in?

Weeks Middle School is part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/des-moines-independent-comm-school-district/

Where is Weeks Middle School located?

Weeks Middle School is at 901 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315. The phone number is (515) 242-8449.

How many other schools are near Weeks Middle School?

There are 42 other schools within 5 miles of Weeks Middle School in our directory.